ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 526.61
Diagnosis Code: 526.61 (Raw: 52661)
Description: Perforation of root canal space
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 526.61 is designated for Perforation of root canal space. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.